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India's Census 2027 will represent a landmark transition to a completely digital exercise. The Census was postponed from 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that enumerators will collect data primarily through a mobile app installed on their own smartphones (both Android and iOS), and citizens will also have the option of self-enumeration via a dedicated web portal. The entire operation will be coordinated in real time through the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) portal. Junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, said, "It has been decided to conduct Census 2027 through digital means. It is planned to collect data through mobile apps. Respondents may also self-enumerate through a web portal. "The Census process is to be managed and monitored through a dedicated portal. In Census, information of every individual is collected at the place where they are found...

China's rapid development and tech-driven lifestyle often impresses tourists. Recently, an American traveller shared his experience with China's cashless economy and smart parking technology, describing how routine tasks like paying for parking or ordering food are handled entirely through mobile apps, a sharp contrast to what he's used to in the U.S. or Europe. The man, identified as content creator Christian Grossi in Suzhou, showcased a Chinese parking system where a physical barrier automatically pops up to "trap" the car in its spot if the driver has not paid the required fee. "China is next level. Look at what happens when you park your car. So there are no meters or anything because China is basically cashless. Everything is through these QR codes," he said in the video.  Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian Grossi (@christian.grossi_) How it works: Drivers...

Joy and fear now go hand in hand for the family of this daily-wage worker in Punjab's Faridkot district, who recently won a lottery of Rs 1.5 crore.  Naseeb Kaur and her husband, Ram Singh, both daily-wage farm labourers from Saideke village in Faridkot district, hit the jackpot after they bought a lottery ticket worth Rs 200 that won them the top prize in the Punjab State Lottery.  However, the couple's happiness at winning a lottery was quickly overshadowed by fear and anxiety. As news of their windfall spread in the neighbourhood, they grew anxious that they could become targets for criminals seeking ransom or attempting robbery.  Fearing for their safety, the family locked their home, switched off their mobile phones, and moved to a secret location.  The Faridkot police learned of the situation on Tuesday and immediately reached out to the family to provide reassurance and protection. "We came to know only today that a lady named Naseeb Kaur had bought a lot...

It was just about a year ago that the Tamil Nadu Theatres Association placed three demands before the state government - an increase in ticket prices from Rs 220 to Rs 250, an eight-week mandatory gap between theatrical and OTT releases, and permission for theatres to host other commercial activities similar to malls.  Unfortunately, these demands have not been met, and Tamil Nadu theatres are now in crisis mode, stated Tirupur Subramaniam, head of the Tamil Nadu Theatres Association. He added that he has called for an urgent meeting of theatre owners on Tuesday to discuss the next steps. On Sunday, Tirupur Subramaniam, who has often been vocal about the state of the Tamil film industry, alleged that the theatrical business is currently in crisis. Speaking to the media, he said that in the post-COVID period, the large sums paid by OTT companies for content caused star salaries to skyrocket, with some charging exorbitant fees of around Rs 140 crore (apparently referring to Ajith a...

Chief Minister MK Stalin made a veiled reference to the Karthigai Deepam controversy at Thiruparukundram today, accusing the BJP of politicising a religious issue.  In Madurai to attend official and party events, the Chief Minister accused the BJP of indulging in divisive and malicious politics, while asserting that the DMK is focused solely on development.  "Opposition parties are attempting politics with malicious plots. When we speak about development, they speak of something else. I am saying firmly that no matter how many conspiracies are made, we will defeat them. Such tactics will not work with Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin," he said. He also invoked the legacy of Kannagi, the legendary heroine of Silapathigaram, who fought against the unjust execution of her husband, Kovalan. Madurai, he said, is the soil where Kannagi once roared for justice against a hasty judgment passed without proper investigation. He reiterated that the Karthigai Deepam ritual at the Thiruparu...

Palash Muchhal has broken his silence on his delayed wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana. In a statement shared on his Instagram Stories, the composer confirmed that the wedding has been called off.  The two were set to marry on November 23, but plans were halted after Smriti Mandhana's father, Srinivas Mandhana, suffered a medical emergency. Around the same time, Palash was hospitalised with viral symptoms and severe acidity, forcing the couple to indefinitely delay the celebration. As fans react to the announcement, let us take a quick trip down memory lane and revisit their relationship journey: Secret Dating Smriti and Palash reportedly began dating in 2019, connecting across their different careers through shared passion, creativity, and dedication to their work. As time went by, their friendship bloomed into a romantic relationship. Despite keeping a relatively low public profile for several years, they would occasionally share glimpses of each other on social media. ...